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GATE CE 2012
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
+2
-0.6
A symmetric frame $$PQR$$ consists of two inclined members $$PQ$$ and $$QR$$, connected at $$‘Q’$$ with a rigid joint, and hinged at $$‘P’$$ and $$‘R’.$$ The horizontal length $$PR$$ is $$l.$$ If a weight $$W$$ is suspended at $$‘Q’,$$ the bending moment at $$‘Q’$$ is
2
GATE CE 2010
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
+2
-0.6
A three hinged parabolic arch having a span of $$20$$ $$m$$ and a rise of $$5$$ $$m$$ carries a point load of $$10$$ $$kN$$ at quarter span from the left end as shown in the figure. The resultant reaction at the left support and its inclination with the horizontal are respectively
3
GATE CE 2004
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
+2
-0.6
A three hinged parabolic arch $$ABC$$ has a span of $$20$$ $$m$$ and a central rise of $$4$$ $$m.$$ The arch has hinges at the ends and at the center. A train of two point loads of $$20$$ $$kN$$ and $$10$$ $$kN$$, $$5$$ $$m$$ apart, crosses this arch from left to right, with $$20$$ $$kN$$ load leading. The maximum thrust induced at the supports is
4
GATE CE 1998
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
+2
-0.6
A three hinged arch shown in Figure is quarter of a circle. If the vertical and horizontal components of reaction at $$A$$ are equal, the value of $$\theta $$ is
Questions Asked from Arches and Cable (Marks 2)
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GATE CE Subjects
Engineering Mechanics
Strength of Materials Or Solid Mechanics
Structural Analysis
Construction Material and Management
Reinforced Cement Concrete
Steel Structures
Geotechnical Engineering
Origin of Soils Definitions and Properties of Soils Classification of Soils and Clay Mineralogy Effective Stress and Permeability Seepage Analysis Compaction of Soil Compressibility and Consolidation Shear Strength of Soil Stress Distribution of Soil Retaining Wall and Earth Pressure Stability of Slopes Shallow Foundation Pile Foundation Soil Stabilization
Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulic Machines
Hydrology
Geomatics Engineering Or Surveying
Levelling Traversing Theodolites and Plane Table Surveying Measurement of Area, Volume and Theory of Errors and Survey Adjustment Field Astronomy and Photogrammetric Surveying Basics of GIS, GPS and Remote Sensing Angular Measurements and Compass Survey Basic Concepts Linear Measurements and Chain Survey
Environmental Engineering
Transportation Engineering
Engineering Mathematics
General Aptitude